Non-Compliance
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
BLUE PLAINS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $173,533 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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5000 OVERLOOK AVE SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20032
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- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221320
- Inspections
- 20 · last Mar 19, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $173,533 · last Jan 15, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110029030144
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
7
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Mar 24, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)] | Mar 18, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)] | Mar 15, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Mar 12, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Mar 9, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Feb 16, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)] | Feb 11, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Feb 9, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Feb 8, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S. that may endanger health or the environment | Feb 8, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Feb 6, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Feb 5, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S. that may endanger health or the environment | Feb 3, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S. that may endanger health or the environment | Feb 2, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S. that may endanger health or the environment | Feb 2, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S. that may endanger health or the environment | Feb 2, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S. that may endanger health or the environment | Feb 1, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S. that may endanger health or the environment | Jan 19, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Jan 3, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Dec 29, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)] | Dec 25, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Dec 24, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Dec 19, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)] | Dec 12, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)] | Dec 7, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S. that may endanger health or the environment | Dec 6, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Dec 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather CSO discharge to waters of the U.S. that may endanger health or the environment | Dec 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S. that may endanger health or the environment | Dec 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)] | Nov 30, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)] | Nov 28, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Nov 24, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)] | Nov 24, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Nov 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Nov 18, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)] | Nov 16, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)] | Nov 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Nov 10, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Nov 7, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Nov 5, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)] | Nov 4, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Nov 4, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)] | Nov 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 31, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Oct 29, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Oct 28, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)] | Oct 26, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)] | Oct 21, 2025 | — | Open |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1990-0148
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1988-0688
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1990-0151
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1998-0406
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1987-0304
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1987-0306
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-DCD000797761-001 · Jan 23, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2022-0102 · Sep 16, 2022
$173,533
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2015-0197 · Sep 3, 2015
$12,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2007-0045 · Sep 28, 2007
$26,426
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2006-0186 · May 14, 2007
$10,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2005-0025 · Jan 14, 2005
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2004-0259 · Jun 21, 2004
Judicial
· Case 03-2000-0416 · Oct 10, 2003
$250,000
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-1999-N010 · Aug 7, 2000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1998-0258 · Feb 3, 2000
$37,312
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-DCD000797761-000 · Feb 2, 2000
$149,250
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-1998-N001 · Jul 14, 1998
Judicial
· Case 03-1996-0072 · Aug 15, 1996
$250,000
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-1996-N001 · Aug 2, 1996
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